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North America · Country statistics

United States

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population341.78M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$30.77T2025 · current US$GDP per capita$90.03K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth78.92024 · yearsInternet use94.7%2024 · % of populationForest area33.9%2023 · % of land area
Safely managed drinking water
97.6%

% of population·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
United States2024 · 97.6%
024.3948.7873.1897.571960199320252005: 95.4%2006: 95.4%2007: 95.4%2008: 95.4%2009: 95.4%2010: 95.6%2011: 95.7%2012: 95.9%2013: 96.1%2014: 96.2%2015: 96.4%2016: 96.5%2017: 96.7%2018: 96.9%2019: 97%2020: 97.2%2021: 97.3%2022: 97.5%2023: 97.6%2024: 97.6%

The percentage of people using drinking water from an improved source that is accessible on premises, available when needed and free from fecal and priority chemical contamination. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.

Country context

United States in perspective

Region
North America
Capital
Washington D.C.
Country code
USA

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